ASTM F2123-05

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An American National Standard
Designation:F2123–05
Standard Practice for
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Treestand Instructions
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2123; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2.2.7 platform—the horizontal structural area of a treestand
on which the user stands and/or places his feet.
1.1 This practice provides guidance for providing user
2.2.8 treestand—a device designed to be affixed to a tree or
instructions for treestands.
its branches so as to permit an individual to sit or stand thereon
1.2 The values stated are in inch-pound units and are to be
for the purpose of attaining an elevated position from which to
regarded as standard.
observe, photograph or hunt.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
2.2.9 tripod or tower stand—a tripod or tower stand is
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
constructed to be self-supporting and is not required to be
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
secured to a tree.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3. Summary of Practice
2. Terminology 3.1 This practice provides guidelines for the selection,
content and placement of user instructions for treestands
2.1 The terminology and definitions in the referenced docu-
particularly for quality assurance and adequacy of safety.
ments are applicable to this practice.
2.2 Definitions:
4. Significance and Use
2.2.1 backbar or V-bar—the adjustable component of a
4.1 This practice is provided to develop and maintain
climbing treestand or handclimber that engages the tree to
uniformity in practices for selection, content and placement of
provide support. The backbar may be rigid or flexible.
user instructions for treestands, particularly with regard to
2.2.2 climbing stick—a device to assist climbing a tree
quality assurance and safety.
primarily to a fixed position treestand. A structure that is
4.2 It is emphasized that the use of these practices will not
secured to the tree and allows the user to support his weight
alter the validity of data determined with specific tests, but
and climb to the desired height on the tree.
provides guidance in the interpretation of test results (valid or
2.2.3 climbing treestand—a treestand that provides both the
invalid) and guidance in the selection of a reasonable general
means to ascend the tree, and allow the user to remain at a
provision in those instances where no standard exists today.
desired elevation.
2.2.4 handclimber, or climbing aid—a device to assist
5. Procedure
climbing with a climbing treestand. A structure that allows the
5.1 It is recommended that manufacturers follow the meth-
user to support his weight when lifting a climbing treestand
ods of developing instructions so described herein. When
with his legs.
unusual or special conditions require instructions or informa-
2.2.5 ladder treestand—a treestand that is secured to the
tion not covered herein, the manufacturer shall be responsible
tree at the elevation where the platform is located. (The ladder
for their development to assure adequate information for the
treestand may be secured to the tree at other locations and has
user.
steps that are used to reach the platform or hunting position.)
5.2 All user instructions shall be clearly understandable, in
2.2.6 non-climbing, fixed position or hang-on treestand—a
English, and included with each unit.
treestand that is secured to the tree at the elevation where it is
5.3 Selection of Content:
used. (The user usually ascends the tree by some means and
5.3.1 Initial, basic instructions shall include, but not be
then lifts the treestand to the desired position and secures it for
limited to, the following:
use.)
5.3.1.1 The manufacturer’s name and address.
5.3.1.2 The unit model identification.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
5.3.1.3 The unit weight limit.
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.16 on
5.3.1.4 Notification to read instructions before use and that
Archery Products.
failure to do so could result in injury or death.
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2005. Published October 2005. Originally
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F 2123 – 01.
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